two-torial/docs/extras/zerotier.md
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ZeroTier for Cabinet-to-Cabinet Play

!!! danger "Warning for CHUNITHM"

CHUNITHM has stricter network requirements than other SEGA games and needs a specific subnet. In this guide, we will use the subnet `192.168.196.0` as an example. However, to run CHUNITHM, you must change it to the subnet `192.168.139.0`. If you don't, cabinets set to "FOLLOW THE STANDARD" will fail to connect. You will also need to adjust the `IPv4 Auto-Assign` setting of your Zerotier network accordingly by changing `196` to `139`.

Installing

!!! tip ""

Go to the [ZeroTier download page](https://www.zerotier.com/download/). Download and run the Windows installer.  
After installation, the program will open automatically in your taskbar.

Joining a network

!!! tip "Connecting to a network"

To join a network on ZeroTier, you will need its **16-digit Network ID**.

- Start ZeroTier if it's not already running
- Right click on the ZeroTier icon in your taskbar
- Click on "Join New Network"
- Enter the Network ID
- Click on "Join"

That's it!

!!! info "Checking your connection"

Open your Command Prompt, and run the command `ipconfig`  
Your IP address will appear under `Ethernet adapter ZeroTier One [NETWORK ID]` next to `IPv4 Address`

<img src="/img/extras/zerotier/ipconfig.webp">

To check if you can successfully reach another computer on the network, run the command `ping [IPv4 Address]` replacing `[IPv4 Address]` with the IP address of the other computer, *not your own*.

!!! tip "Configuration for segatools"

Edit `segatools.ini` with the following content:

```
[netnev]
enable=1
addrSuffix= The last segment of your ZeroTier IP address (e.g., if your IP is 192.168.196.5, set addrSuffix = 5)

[keychip]
subnet=192.168.196.0

[system]
dipsw1=1 ;Set this to 1 on the host machine and set this to 0 on all others
```

!!! warning "Each person must have their own keychip"

    If you play on a remote network, you likely already have your own keychip.  
    If not, you can use these example keychips: `A61E-01D02321145` ; `A61E-01A30831145` ; `A61E-01E38091145` ; `A61E-01E46241145`

When starting your game, make sure to allow any Windows Firewall pop-ups (such as for `amdaemon.exe`, `mu3.exe`, `chusanApp.exe`...)

??? info "If you didn't see a pop-up"

    This could mean one of two things.

    Either you have already allowed it, and cab-to-cab is working successfully. That's great! No need to change anything.  
    Or, you denied access, and cab-to-cab isn't working. In that case follow these steps:

    - Open the Windows Control Panel
    - Click on `System and Security`
    - Click on `Windows Defender Firewall`
    - On the left side, click on `Advanced settings`
    - In the new window, click on `Inbound Rules` and look for your game's executables
    - Right click on one of them, then click on `Properties`
    - Select `Allow the connection` then press `OK`
    - Repeat this for all game executables

    Alternatively, you can disable your firewall for both *public* and *private networks*. Please note that this should only be a **temporary measure** for testing, as it poses a **^^security risk^^** to your computer.

!!! tip "Configuration for spice2x"

- Open `spicecfg.exe`
- Navigate to the `Development` tab
- Enter your ZeroTier IP in the `Preferred NetAdapter IP` field
- Enter `255.255.255.0` in the `Preferred NetAdapter Subnet` field

Creating a network

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- Go to [my.zerotier.com](https://my.zerotier.com/) and create an account
- Create a network
- Click on its name in the list to configure it

!!! info "About your Network ID"

Your *Network ID* is displayed on your account's homepage, and in the configuration menu.  
This allows you and others to [join your network](#joining-a-network).

If your network is set to `Public` then **anyone** with it can join it. Treat it like a password.

Network configuration

!!! info "Following tabs correspond to the ones found in the configuration menu, follow both "Basics" and "Advanced""

=== "Basics"

!!! info "Name"

    Either keep the default random name, or rename it to your liking.

!!! tip "Access Control"

    - **Private**: This is the default option and will require you to accept people who want to join your network
    - **Public**: ^^Recommended^^, anyone with the *Network ID* can join without authorization

=== "Advanced"

!!! tip "Managed Routes"

    Delete the already existing entry.  
    Under "Add Routes", set "Destination" as `192.168.196.0/24` then press "Submit".

!!! tip "IPv4 Auto-Assign"

    Delete the already existing entry.  
    Under "Add IPv4 Address Pools" set "Range Start" as `192.168.196.1` and "Range End" as `192.168.196.254` then press "Submit".

!!! info ""

    You should end up with this:

    <img align=left src="/img/extras/zerotier/config_advanced.webp">